Ability to understand and work from drawings, order / route sheets, schedules, written, and verbal instructions
Report faulty equipment, defective material and unusual conditions to supervisor or other appropriate resources
Perform duties required to assist setup and operate multiple automatic and/or multi-slide equipment perform simultaneous processes for a variety of products
Experience following work instructions or reading blueprints
As a Manufacturing Operator, you are responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining select progressive die press machines, auxiliary equipment, saws, assembly tables, specific automated machinery, specific Cadweld / Flashweld / brazing equipment and other miscellaneous manufacturing tooling to safely produce quality products of varying material according to blueprint specifications
Sets up and operates heavy-duty power equipment to bend, form, stretch and straighten a variety of products / materials such as plates, extrusions, structural shapes, etc. as specified by blueprints, layout, and templates
Check material for correct size, type, identification, configuration and color
Move materials in the performance of duties using pallet jack, lift truck or crane (if PIT qualified) as necessary
Install and check safety devices as needed for specific jobs
Experience using hand and power tools
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment and meet operational deadlines
Competent use micrometers, calipers, scales, tape measures, calculators and fixed gauges to check work in process and ensure adherence to specifications
Strong troubleshooting skills necessary, with the ability to make informed decisions
Prior experience working in a light industrial facility preferred
Perform other related duties as assigned or directed, which may require more than the normal shift hours or work week to meet company needs
Observe and adhere to all prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition
Must be self-motivated, safety and quality conscious, and work efficiently with minimal supervision
Knowledge of manufacturing processes
Lift truck operator experience recommended
Heavy lifting required (up to 50 lbs)
Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail
Assist with set-up of dies, movable and stationary equipment, forming blocks, adjust stroke and feed as needed